Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 26, 2007
You have never given God anything. We have only returned to Him what is already His—that’s what the Bible makes clear.
A.W. Tozer said it like this:
I am obliged to tell you that God doesn’t need anything that you have. He does not need a dime of your money. It is your own spiritual welfare
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008
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THE HEART OF WORSHIP
In late 1990's in Watford, England, Matt Redman's church had a high caliber praise band and worship team, yet the pastor knew that the congregation had lost its way in worship. So the Pastor asked "When you come through the doors on a Sunday, what are you bringing as your
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Contributed by Lacell Sherman on Jul 4, 2001
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SACRIFICING THE SON
There was a Pastor, who after the usual Sunday Evening Hymns, stood up, walked over to the pulpit and, before he gave his sermon for the evening, briefly introduced a guest minister who was in service that evening. In the introduction, the Pastor told the congregation that the
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Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 29, 2006
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I remember well when the Holy Spirit helped me come to a conviction that I was a sinner and needed a Savior. I was a young adult of 20, married, and the father of one child at the time. I had been running with the boys and come to the place of desiring a divorce from my wife. Also, I was doing
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How do you do that? I have a perfect illustration from my favorite book next to the Bible THE JOURNEY HOME by Orthodox Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein. I’ve shared excerpts from his book with you in the past. Although it is classified as fiction, it is based on authentic events and a genuine friendship
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Methodist
Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2009
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BECAUSE ONE GAVE
Former seminary and pastor, George Gaston tells the following story that speaks to the value of attitude in giving.
Years ago, I pastored a church that decided to build a worship center. The old building had suffered a major fire. Even so, our decision to build a new facility
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Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jan 7, 2008
Preparing For Death
Several years ago, I was on staff with a fellow pastor who had been suffering with diabetes and its ill effects for most of his life. He was a single dad with two sons who were the same ages as two of my boys. His name was Mike, and we were close in age.
Mike had lost an eye
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Feb 23, 2002
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The Greek poet, Hosaye wrote, “ If you tell me who you love, I can tell you who you are
Max Lucado a dynamic Christian author said it this way, ‘ The sign of the saved is their love for the least”
Bill Hybels, Pastor of one of the largest churches in America echoed the thought , When he said,’We
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Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002
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A man named Mr. Jenner stood on a George Street in Sydney, Australia, and asked people where they would spend eternity.
1. British pastor, Francis Dickson, found nine people from five countries who were led to Christ by Mr. Jenner.
2. When he met Jenner, he told them about those nine
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 5, 2002
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I read about a bride who sought advise
on how to deal with her nerves as she
processed to the altar at the start of
her wedding.
The pastor suggested that she remember
to keep her eyes first on the isle.
Then, upon turning the corner, to focus
on the altar. And. finially, as she
drew
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Contributed by Tad Mills on Jan 26, 2004
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A bar is the closest thing to a church the world has.
The TV Show “Cheers” was set in the friendliest bar you’ve ever seen.
Sam was like the pastor
The bartenders like were the deacons
Waitresses were like the greeters and ushers
It’s almost like a counterfeit church.
“Where Everybody Knows
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005
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When John G. Mitchell, of Multnomah School of the Bible, was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, Washington, he heard Dr. G. Campbell Morgan preach. The man knew his text, and young Mitchell was impressed. In fact, he asked the visiting Bible teacher how he understood Scripture so
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